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Dell Precision M6500 Mobile Workstation

Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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August 2010 Model: PP08X

Type: PP08X001
 1 display latch 2 microphone
3 camera LED light (optional) 4 camera (optional)
5 microphone 6 display latch
7 display 8 fingerprint reader (optional)
9 Precision ON button 10 power button
11 USB 2.0 12 USB/eSATA connector
13 VGA connector 14 DisplayPort
15 network connector 16 ExpressCard slot
17 wireless switch 18 contactless smart card (optional)
19 keyboard 20 display latch release button
21 touchpad buttons (3) 22 touchpad/jog shuttle
23 track stick buttons (3) 24 track stick
25 device status lights 26 keyboard status lights

Back View

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 1 dual-slot smart card reader and 2 optical drive
PC card reader slot
3 8-in-1 card reader slot 4 battery status light
5 power light 6 USB 3.0 connectors (2)
7 line-out/headphone connector 8 line-in/microphone connector
9 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10 security cable slot
11 cooling vents 12 AC adapter connector
13 cooling vents

Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices information,
see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,

power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or
improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or
equipment damage.

CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector,
not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the
AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid
damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter 2 Connect the network cable (optional).
connector on the computer and to the
electrical outlet.
3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as
keyboard (optional). a 1394 hard drive (optional).

5 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before
you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device,
such as a printer.
Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required
by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of
your computer, click StartHelp and Support and select the option to view information
about your computer.

System Information
Chipset Mobile Intel PM55 chipset

Processor
Processor Intel Core i5-520M Dual Core
Intel Core i5-540M Dual Core
Intel Core i7-620M Dual Core
Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core
Intel Core i7-840QM Quad Core
Intel Core i7-940XM Quad Core Extreme

Video
Video type Discrete
Data bus PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 capable
Video controller and memory NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M (1GB GDDR3 graphics memory)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M (1GB GDDR3 graphics memory)
AMD ATI FirePro M7820 (1GB GDDR5 graphics memory)

Memory
Memory connector four SODIMM connectors
NOTE: Computers shipped with Intel Core i5-520M/540M or
Intel Core i7-620 M support only two memory connectors.
Memory capacity 1GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB capable
Memory type DDR3, 1067 MHz/1333MHz/1600 MHz
NOTE: DDR3 1600 MHz memory configurations are currently
limited to 8 GB.
Minimum memory 2 GB
Maximum memory 32 GB
Smart Card (with optional contact-less feature)
Read/write capabilities Supports ISO-7816-3 (asynchronous and synchronous
Type I and II), ISO7816-12
Cards supported 1.8 V, 3 V, and 5 V
Program technology supported Java cards
Interface speed 9600–115, 200 BPS
EMV level level 1 certified
WHQL certification PC/SC

Battery
Type 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (90 W/hr)
Dimensions:
Depth 85 mm (3.34 inches)
Height 23 mm (0.90 inches)
Voltage 11.1 V
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °Cto 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °Cto 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium

AC Adapter
Type 210 W/240 W
Input voltage 100–240 VAC
Input current (maximum):
210 W 3.2 A
240 W 3.5 A
Input frequency 50–60 Hz
Output current:
210 W 10.8 A
240 W 12.3 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
AC Adapter (continued)
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage –40 °Cto 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)

Physical
Height 38.50 mm (1.52 inches)
Width 393 mm (15.47 inches)
Depth 280.50 mm (11.04 inches)
Weight (with a 9-cell battery) minimum weight is 3.81 kg (8.40 lb)

Environmental
Temperature range
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Finding More Information and Resources

If you need to: See:

Find safety best practices information The safety and regulatory documents that
for your computer, review shipped with your computer and the
Warranty information, Terms and Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
Conditions(U.S only), Safety instructions, www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Regulatory information,
Ergonomics information,
and End User License Agreement

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